ixplore Lab

12/22/2019

One of the things I really value about our work is the focus not just on teaching a skill, but on trying to make it useful and meaningful for each student.

This talk touches on an important lesson- no matter how you teach it, if it isn’t meaningful it will be harder to learn and retain.

The belief in learning styles is so widespread, it is considered to be common sense. Few people ever challenge this belief, which has been deeply ingrained i...

11/28/2019

Thank you to everyone who made this last year of (ix)plore Lab what it was. We loved working with every one of you, and are amazed by the work you do. In summation, ya’ll rock.

11/15/2019

folks! In nonverbal communication, is the study of how we use and take up space. Do you tend to fill a space, or attempt to make yourself seem smaller? How close are you standing to your audience, and what does that say? Even where you position yourself can say something. Sitting face to face can sometimes feel confrontational, while positioning yourself at an angle can create a feeling of rapport!

10/31/2019

Happy Halloween! Whether you are partying with friends, trick or treating, or battling a gourd to the death... have a ghoulish time.

10/25/2019

! Did you know communication can be divided into 4 categories? Kinesics, vocalics, haptics, and proxemics. These make up nearly 80% of what we “say” to one another. Over the next week we’ll explore these techniques and what to be aware of!

10/16/2019

For all the nerds (like me) out there, let’s chat ! They come in many forms- so here is an article from the world of medical training highlighting them! https://buff.ly/2BiCPtW

The high-tech world of simulation training goes way beyond Sim Man, Resusci Anne, and their ilk. This article examines the many simulation modalities available and how nursing staff development specialists can incorporate them in professional development training.

10/11/2019

Wednesday we talked about Olivia’s work in Creative Placemaking... today let’s look at how to cultivate a different environment: a positive learning space. How do you make a space where students want to learn?

In Classroom Instruction That Works, 2nd edition I write that when students enter your classroom at the beginning of the term there are two questions in their minds – “Can I do the work?” and “Will I be accepted here?” Their potential for success depends on them being able to answer “yes...

10/09/2019

Sharing some great news from (ix)plore Lab partner Olivia Jimenez Last week she began her work with Foundation Communities as their Enterprise Rose Fellow 2019-2021! She’ll be sharing her expertise as part of their Creative Placemaking Initiative. Congratulations Olivia! Check out their page for more information about the amazing work they do. https://buff.ly/2ot8KFc

10/02/2019

While classroom simulation can be a valuable tool, using it to teach history can do more harm than good. Excellent interview with professor Hasan Kwame Jeffries by Jennifer Gonzalez from Cult of Pedagogy. https://buff.ly/2YDMLIp

Historical simulations can be powerful for teaching, but when it comes to traumatic or violent periods, like slavery, there really isn't a good way to do them.

09/28/2019

A breakdown of role-play’s usefulness in teaching.

In some scenarios, a more controlled simulation may be more appropriate. Get in touch if you’d like to talk about how to structure your next training!

Role-play is a valuable teaching and training tool that delivers immense amount of imprinted learning. This learning is retained and recalled better through the role-play experience.